Introduction to Computer Science

Which of the following makes for a stronger password?

• Using a word from the dictionary

• Using at least 8 characters

• Using a pet's name

• Using a birthday

What should never be used in your password?

• Your name

• A birthday

• An address

• A random object

A longer password is always stronger than a shorter one?

• True

• False

After using a public computer (e.g. a library or a school), you should stay logged in to everything

• True

• False

What would make a password stronger?

• Using special characters, like # * & @

• Using an easy to remember birthday

• Using a favourite name (e.g. character, place)

• Replacing letters with numbers

True or False: This is a strong password:

Ilovedogs

• True

• False

True or False: This is a strong password:

Muffin112401

• True

• False

True or False: This a strong password:

Ss!tRBd!@18PP

• True

• False

What would be the strongest change to this password?

chiefs

• Add "1234" - e.g. chiefs1234

• Change the "c" to C - e.g. Chiefs

• Add capitals, numbers and symbols - e.g. Ch13fs!

What would be the strongest change to this password?

thomasmills

• Remove "mills" - now "thomas"

• Add your start year - e.g. thomasmills2019

• Add capitals, numbers and symbols - e.g.Th0ma5M!ll$